Versailles Palace Guided Tour with Gardens Access

About this experience

France’s Palace of Versailles is so massive, that if you explored it on your own, you’d surely miss something worth seeing or knowing. This Palace of Versailles Tour takes you through the Royal State Apartments with a guide so you don’t miss a thing. Plus, you’ll also get special, fast access to this famous attraction. After your guided tour you will have the opportunity to freely wander around the Estate with your passport's ticket giving Access to the gardens as well as to Trianon and Marie-Antoinette's Estate, also included in this package.

What to expect

1. Stop 1 · 1h 30min

   Located about 45 minutes by train, Taxi, or Uber, from central Paris, The Palace and Gardens of Versailles count among the most prestigious monuments of the world’s artistic heritage and are certainly the finest and most complete achievement of 17th-century French art. Former residence of the ‘Sun King Louis XIV, this sumptuous royal palace was home to three of France’s most illustrious Kings for over 100 years. The guided tour of the palace includes the State Apartments of the King and Queen, Royal Chapel, and Hall of Mirrors, a richly decorated gallery that boasts 357 mirrors, french bay windows, and crystal chandeliers. Save time and get fast access to this popular attraction on this guided tour then enjoy the Gardens on your own.

Tour & ticket options

Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.

Meeting & pickup

• Meet your guide In front of the Equestrian Statue of Louis XIV Place d'Armes 78000 Versailles. He will be holding a sign with the "Paris TRIP" Logo written on it.

End point

• The tour ends at the end of the Inside Guided Tour of the Palace of Versailles.

Meet your Guide at the Foot of the Equestrian Statue of Louis XIV. The Statue is located on the Place d'Armes 78000 VERSAILLES close to the Coach Parking Lot. + Please arrange your transportation to Versailles in advance. + Please arrive at the meet-up location 10 to 15 minutes before the trip departure time. + You have purchased a Guided Tour with group access. If you arrive late, we will not give you an entrance ticket to the Palace and you will not be able to catch up with the group. If you miss your tour, you will have to purchase new entrance tickets at the palace and we will not entertain any claim. + For latecomers, the tour will not be canceled and no refunds will be issued + It is your responsibility to arrive on time at the meeting point.

Before you go

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• The time on your voucher is the Starting Time from the meeting point (tour departs at that time). In case of late arrival for the check-in, you cannot join the tour and no refund or postponement will be made.
• We advise you to bring your own headphones if you have them. Jack plugs only.
• If you decide to come by train, check the times in advance. Or choose a Taxi or Uber ride instead.
• The scheduled time access can be slowed down on peak days due to various safety controls established by the Versailles Palace
• The Planned Time Access to the Palace can be slowed down on peak days due to various safety controls put into place by the Versailles Palace.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.